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Set the scene

Want to make your holiday rental stand out from the crowd? Sue O’Grady explains why it might be time to call in a home styling specialist

Better safe than sorry

Make sure you read the small print when signing up for insurance in France as there are key differences to its counterpart in the UK

Beauty spots

If you’re not sure where to live, one of France’s most beautiful villages would be a great place to start

Move it!

Preparing for a move to France can be an exciting but daunting time. Getting help from a removals company with the right experience can help make the big day run smoothly

Duly noted...

Matthew Cameron explains the role of the notaire in a French property purchase

2020 vision

Karen Tait lists 10 reasons to make this the year you buy your French property

Vézère flair

Ruth Wood is impressed by a beautiful château with guest house and pool near Dordogne’s major tourist attractions

Playing It Safer

If you’ve found your dream home in the French countryside, be aware that a government body may have the right to get in there first, says Nadia Jordan

Brexit Barriers?

Will you still be able to live, study and work in France after Brexit? As we go to press there still many questions, but Debbie Bradbury has some answers

Car-Free France?

Is it possible to get by in France without a car? Ruth Wood investigates

12 Days Of French Properties

Partridges and pipers meet maisons and manoirs in this festive property round-up

Quick Succession

When a French property owner dies, probate must be dealt with fairly promptly, so it helps to understand the process in advance

Minervois Matchmaker

A dream property in Aude and an article in French Property News inspired French Property and partner Adrie to tie the knot

Provençal Wish List

A new-build Var villa that is both charming and contemporary ticks all the boxes for Ruth Wood

Life Will Go On After Brexit

Peter Friend and Mark Barber run a luxury bed-and-breakfast in Tarn and are determined to remain champions of their adopted community whatever the outcome of Brexit negotiations

Hidden Culture

There’s no need to venture to Paris for spectacular art – some of France’s most unique and impressive works can be found in the most unassuming locations.

Risk And Reward

Whether you’re on a tight budget or have some wiggle room, it’s wise to play the currency market as it could save you a lot of money

Top of the Crops

Amateur gardener Peter Gorley shares the highs and lows of growing a grapevine – from up the ladder scrabbling for grapes to enjoying a coffee under its dappled shade

Scale the heights

From the world’s tallest viaduct to a medieval marvel standing just 11 metres high, Joanna Leggett scours the country for highly sought-after homes close to France’s most spectacular bridges

Provencal Paradise

A secluded farmhouse in northern Luberon is the perfect place to enjoy Provence’s natural treasures, as Sophie Gardner-Roberts discovers

Vacances Vibe

Sophie Gardner-Roberts is inspired by the success story of this gîte complex in the Périgord Noir.

Port Of Call

Celebrating its 500th anniversary, Le Havre has evolved from a grey, industrial port to a vibrant and open city where architectural innovation meets maritime influence, explains Sophie Gardner-Roberts.

Vintage Cognac

Expats Kathy Fortescue and Chris Roach bought a slice of paradise and then became award-winning hosts.

From Flatpacks To Flambes

What does it take to run a busy café-bar in Charente-Maritime? Mike Wedge finds out.

Life Story

Sophie Gardner-Roberts reflects on what the dream really is at this former presbytery in Dordogne, now a comfortable home full of original character.

Lure Of The Loire

From picture-perfect landscapes and spectacular châteaux to superb food and wine, this tranquil corner of France has everything you could possibly want.

Held To Account

As a property owner in France, how will French succession tax affect your heirs? Rob Kay outlines who has to pay and how much – and explains why the EU succession regulation does not apply to taxation.

A long Time Coming

It was the buzzword of 2016 but Paul Cherry started to plan his own Brexit 40 years ago, and now that he’s finally settled in the south of France, he’s happy to report that life is every bit as good as he hoped it would be.

Southern Belle

One of the best-known faces and voices in British broadcasting, Angela Rippon talks to Angela Sara West about her French Riviera hideaway

Lovely Spot In The Lot

Ruth Wood talks to an enterprising Dutch couple who created a spacious B&B among the vineyards of Lot